Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2002 11:30:03 -0500 From: Charlotte Henson <charlottenopsamme.wi.mit.edu> Subject: Re: How to replace a headliner?
This is as I suspected. I worked at a fabric store where we sold replacement foam backed neutral fabrics in wide widths for replacing headliners. I heard horror stories of disintrated foam snowing down on people after they took out the existing headliner. No thanks! :) Thanks again, -Charlotte KeithG wrote: > > Sewing is not suggested as the backing is a formed fiberglass shell. The > quilting is a sort of push pin which is twisted into the fiberglass. I would > not suggest this as it definitely will weaken the fiberglass in the points > where the pins are stuck. FWIW, I removed mine and paid 70.00 to have it > recovered as well as the rear side pieces. I drove around for a week without > a headliner, but that is not too bad. > > What happens is that the foam backing deteriorates and the fabric falls > down. It is not just Saab, but any car which uses the foam backed headliner > material. It is not as big of a problem in cooler climes, but in the US it > is pretty prevalent everywhere. There are discussions on www.saabnet.com on > the bulletin boards as well. Look at the 900 and 9000 bb's there and search > on headliner if you need more information. > > The correct and complete way: > http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/faq/liner.html > this is for a 99 but it is the same for a 900. If it is a hatchback it is > easier to get it out. If it is a 4 dr, it can come out, but it is a bit > trickier. Larry has a reputation for 'doing it right'. > http://www.saabturbo.com/saab/99/99.html > > KeithG > > "Charlotte Henson" <charlottenopsamme.wi.mit.edu> wrote in message > news:3C88D11D.24F78C54nopsamme.wi.mit.edu... > > Could you please tell me more about the sewing/quilting? > > What is the "quilting" attached to on top? > > I'm a decent seamstress, but my boyfriend's headliner is supported by > > the tension in some old fishing poles pressed against the roof. I'd be > > thrilled to make it look right... > > Thanks, > > -Charlotte > > > > Four Weis wrote: > > > > > > Welcome to the club! This is a 'proud' Saab tradition. The solutions > range > > > from ripping it down or sewing it back up to taking it to an upholstery > shop > > > and having it done right. If everything else is in good shape - take it > to a > > > professional and have it done right. Otherwise, just rip it off and > keep on > > > driving. > > > > > > I tried the spray glue - did not work. The sewing or quilting worked. > > > > > > Craig Roberts wrote: > > > > > > > Anybody know where I can find info on replacing headliners? The > headliner > > > > of my '91 900S has totoally detatched itself.
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